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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.95, 2,805.84 and 1,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.95, 2,805.84 and 1,246.89 is: 1,720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.95 : 2,805.84 = 1,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.95/2,805.84 = 1,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.95x = 2,805.84 × 1,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.95x = 3,498,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,573.84/2,032.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.93

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